'Wharf Walks' prove to be informative, fun

6:55 PM,
Jan. 24, 2013

Tim Thomas rests his arm on a friend's shoulder in front of the marina on Monterey's Wharf.

Written by

Robert Walch
For Off 68

If Tim Thomas walks out the door of his Pacific Grove home with his "bag of tricks" slung over his arm, you know he's off to give one of his two hour historical, walking tours. The large carryall contains an eclectic array of goodies from vintage photos, sound recordings, artifacts and books to representations of sea life which help illustrate the historian's presentations.

No stranger to those interested in local history, Thomas has served as the curator of the Monterey Maritime and History Museum and creates presentations for the National Marine Sanctuary, Monterey Bay Aquarium and the ...